Grants for Women

Last updated October 20, 2026

Grantable tracks 1,602 active grants for women in its free grants database, drawn from foundation sources and updated daily. 24 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 849 list an award amount, with a median of $8,000.

Grants tracked: 1,602; from 969 funders
Median award: $8,000; middle half $2,500–$27K
Total listed funding: $93.3M; across 849 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 20; 122 with a published date

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M&M Area Community Foundation: Women's Giving Circle Grant M&M Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The M&M Area Community Foundation's Women's Giving Circle focuses on empowering women and girls in Marinette and Menominee Counties.	Not published	Varies
CFMV Athena Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley · Foundation Not published · Varies Leadership. Collaboration.	Not published	Varies
Dr. Julie Fletcher Scholarship Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $4K The Dr. Julie Fletcher Scholarship, offered by the Beatrice Educational Foundation, provides a $4,000 scholarship to a top female graduating senior from Beatrice High School.	Not published	$4K
Impact100 Milwaukee Grant IMPACT100 Greater Milwaukee Inc · Foundation Not published · $100K Impact100 Greater Milwaukee is a women's organization dedicated to awarding transformative grants that significantly enhance the community.	Not published	$100K
Jewish Women's Foundation Grants Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago · Foundation Not published · $413K	Not published	$413K
Small Charities Fund The Woman's Club of Louisville Charity · Foundation Not published · Varies The Woman's Club of Louisville distributes grants annually through their Small Charities Fund to support charitable causes in the community.	Not published	Varies
Journal of Women’s History Scholars Research Grant University of Chicago · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K The Journal of Women’s History offers a Scholars Research Grant to support travel, research, or writing significant scholarly contributions in women’s and gender history, especially transnational topics.	Not published	Up to $4K
Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science: Science Outreach Category Grant Springer Nature Limited · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The Nature Awards for Inspiring Women in Science, particularly in the Science Outreach category, honors initiatives that empower girls and young women in STEM fields.	Not published	Up to $50K
The Fund for Gender Equality Grant Community Foundations of Canada · Foundation Not published · Up to $40K The Fund for Gender Equality is a pivotal initiative by Community Foundations of Canada and the Equality Fund, aiming to foster gender equality across Canada.	Not published	Up to $40K
Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist Residency Grant Leeway Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K The Leeway x Fleisher Visual Artist Residency supports women and trans artists by offering a unique opportunity to create art for social change from January to December 2026.	Not published	$3K
Vision Fund Woman's Missionary Union Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The WMU Vision Fund was established in 1993 to support the core ministries of WMU, which began over 130 years ago. Supports multiple WMU ministries that strengthen missions discipleship, leadership development, and compassion ministries:	Not published	Varies
Women's Educational Grant Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Women's Educational Grant, funded by the Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance Foundation, offers a $2,500 award annually to a female non-traditional student in Kentucky.	Not published	$3K
Brighter Future Fund American Farmland Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $5K The Brighter Future Fund provides grants to farmers across the country to assist in successfully improving resilience, enhancing farm viability, and accessing land.	Not published	Up to $5K
Mystery of the Blue Rose Scholarship Grant Coastal Bend Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $100 – $16K The Mystery of the Blue Rose Scholarship, offered by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, aims to empower women aged 35 and older who are returning to work in service-related fields, particularly those whose lives have been affected by…	Not published	$100 – $16K
Esther Sloan Mitchell Fund for Windham Women & Girls The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Established by Sandy and Stan Hale. The fund is named after Sandy's mother, Esther Sloan Mitchell, to memorialize her as an "unsung heroine."	Not published	Varies
Edith Botts Non-Traditional Nursing Scholarship Grant Montgomery County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edith Botts Non-Traditional Nursing Scholarship, established by the Montgomery County Community Foundation, supports women from Montgomery County, Indiana, pursuing nursing education at accredited institutions.	Not published	Varies
AAUW of East Mesa (AZ) Branch Scholarship Grant Arizona Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies For more than four decades, the Arizona Community Foundation has worked in tandem with generous individuals, families, and organizations to address some of the biggest challenges facing our state.	Not published	Varies
Women MAKE Awards (Women MAKE America Initiative) The Manufacturing Institute · Foundation Not published · Varies The Women MAKE Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers across all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C-suite.	Not published	Varies
Giving Gals Central Texas Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A giving circle of like-minded young women coming together to support local nonprofits, build community, and have fun while making a meaningful impact.	Not published	Varies
P.E.O. STAR Scholarship PEO Sisterhood KS State Chapter · Foundation Not published · $3K	Not published	$3K
7Sisters Global Scholarship Grant 7Sisters Global · Foundation Not published · Varies The 7Sisters Global Scholarship aims to empower young women in Colorado by offering a $1000 college-prep scholarship for economically challenged high school juniors and seniors.	Not published	Varies
Women in Engineering Grant Engineering Information Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Women in Engineering Grant aims to address gender disparity in the engineering workforce, where only 14% are women.	Not published	$5K – $25K
Elite Athlete Maternity Grant USA Track and Field Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program to support elite female track and field athletes during maternity and return to competition.	Not published	Varies
Moore Women – A Giving Circle North Carolina Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Moore Women – A Giving Circle is a program of the North Carolina Community Foundation. The Giving Circle leverages the power of collective giving through a local network that supports the community in a purposeful way.	Not published	Varies

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About grants for women

Thousands of grants exist specifically to support women-led organizations, women entrepreneurs, and programs serving women and girls. These opportunities come from federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations committed to closing funding gaps and advancing gender equity. This includes grants for Black women, Latina founders, Indigenous women leaders, and women from every background — many funders explicitly prioritize women of color in their giving.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for women award?

Of the 1,602 grants for women Grantable lists as of October 20, 2026, 849 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $8,000, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $27K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for women?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are American Association of University Women Inc (19), Society of Women Engineers (19), Association for Women Geoscientists (15), Greater Kansas City Community Foundation (11), and Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc (9). In all, 969 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for women due?

Of 1,602 grants listed, 20 accept applications on a rolling basis, 122 have a published upcoming deadline, 392 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 1,068 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 51% fall in October–December.

What types of grants are available for women?

Grants for women span business startup funding, education scholarships, research grants, nonprofit program funding, and community development. Federal sources include SBA programs and HHS grants, while foundations like the Ms. Foundation and Eileen Fisher offer targeted funding for women-led initiatives.

Are there grants specifically for Black women?

Yes. Multiple funders run programs specifically for Black women, including the Black Girl Ventures Foundation, the Fearless Fund, the Tory Burch Foundation's Fellows Program (which prioritizes women of color), and the SoGal Black Founder Startup Grant. Many community foundations and corporate giving programs also reserve funding for Black women entrepreneurs and leaders.

Do I need to be a nonprofit to apply for grants for women?

Not necessarily. While many grants target 501(c)(3) nonprofits, there are also grants for women-owned small businesses (through SBA and state programs), individual women pursuing education or research, and social enterprises. Each grant specifies eligible applicant types.

How do I find grants specifically for women entrepreneurs?

Search for grants tagged with both women and small business categories. Federal sources include the SBA, while private sources like Amber Grant, IFundWomen, and the Tory Burch Foundation specifically fund women-owned businesses. Many state economic development agencies also run women-focused business grant programs.

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